Neuenhauser Kompressorenbau GmbH

Department: pressure equipment

Hans-Voshaar-Str. 5
D-49828 Neuenhaus
Germany
Tel.: +49 5941 604 –0
Fax: +49 5941 604-202
Email: nk@neuenhauser.de
www.neuenhauser.de / www.nk-air.com
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As a manufacturer of pressure equipment, especially
compressed-air receivers, Neuenhauser Kompres-
sorenbau GmbH would like to inform its customers
about any dangers, necessary test intervals, safety
instructions and a possible replacement.
Pressure equipment used in the European market
shall be designed and manufactured in accordance
with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
(formerly 97/23/EC) and the AD2000-regulations.
Furthermore, in case of pressure equipment used in
the marine sector, the regulations of the correspond-
ing marine classes are applicable (e.g. ABS, BV, DNV-
GL, …)! In addition, further regulations, which are
listed below, have to be observed!
Safety notes, Dangers
Danger to persons and objects from the pressure
equipment can result from incorrect use, inappropri-
ate treatment and non-adherence to the safety regu-
lations. Potentially dangerous occurrences include:
- sudden release of energy stored in the appliance
through failure of pressure bearing walls, bursting
of the equipment, chemical reactions, explosion
- Escape or spraying out of liquids or gases at high
pressure or high temperature.
- Thermal danger due to high temperatures
- Danger due to noise, sudden escape of compressed
air, banging noises
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IMPORTANT!
In principle the following applies to all work on the
pressure equipment:
- Remove air from pressure equipment (make free
of pressure)
- Depressurise all pipes and pressure chambers on
the pressure equipment and valves and fittings
- Secure compressed air supply against unauthor-
ised switching on and affix repair notice
- Apply safety devices before commissioning
In addition to the operating instructions, the regula-
tions applicable for the operating company and place
of installation as well as the respective regulations of
the inspection company must be adhered to.
The operator must ensure that the legal health and
safety and accident prevention measures are ad-
hered to during all tasks.
The safety conditions stipulated by the inspection
bodies must be adhered to. Regulations of the coun-
tries and regional, local and company regulations
which are applicable for the plant and place of instal-
lation must be observed.
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IMPORTANT!
The operator must observe the following regulations
in particular:
- PED 2014/68/EU
- Product Safety Act (ProdSG)
- Regulations on safety and health protection for the
provision of work equipment (German Health and
Safety at Work Regulations - BetrSichV)
- Fourteenth regulation pertaining to the Product
Safety Act (Pressure Equipment Ordinance – 14.
ProdSV)
- Technical Rules for Operating Safety (TRBS)
especially 1201, 1203, 2141
- Industrial safety regulations
- Accident Prevention Measures (UVV)
- Association of Industrial Trade Associations-
Regulations BG regulations (such as DGUV regula-
tion 1, DGUV regulation 9)
- Industrial Safety Act (ArbSchG)
If a statement in the operating instructions does not
correspond to the specifications required locally, the
stricter version is to be applied.
In addition the operator is responsible for his em-
ployees having the necessary qualifications, for in-
struction on the pressure equipment / the apparatus
and also for knowledge of the potential danger and
the operating instructions.
Corrosion, Wear
Corrosion, wear and wall-thickness tolerances have
generally been considered in the calculations with a
surcharge according to the regulations and/or project
(in coordination with the customer).
If the wall thicknesses are gone below by this value,
further operation of the pressure equipment/air-
receiver is not permitted. This must be reviewed at
least at the intervals named in the previous sections.
However, we recommend more regular review and, if
applicable, coordination with NEUENHAUSER KOMPRES-
SORENBAU GMBH.
In order to protect the pressure equipment against
corrosion and wear, they are provided with an inter-
nal and external coating by default. The coating is
resistant to the oils shown in the NK-oil-specification
at the operating temperature given for the pressure
equipment.
Different operating conditions must be agreed with
the manufacturer.
In spite of the full-surface coat of paint inside and
outside of the vessel, and the welded-on support, the
vessel construction/design provides points of attack
for corrosion. They are mostly found at/in threads,
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sealing faces (edges) and the screw head or nut sup-
port surfaces. Such spots require regular inspection
by the plant operator and must be improved accord-
ingly!
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IMPORTANT!
The vessel must be checked regularly for corrosion
and wear!
In addition the pressure equipment must be drained
at regular intervals to prevent possible corrosion due
to arising condensation. The intervals are set accord-
ing to the mode of operation and amount of conden-
sate. We recommend draining the pressure equip-
ment following each filling, but at least once per
week.
Inspection Intervals
After the pressure equipment has been subjected to
a first successful inspection in the manufacturer's
factory (if applicable in presence of the independent
third party), recurring inspections must be performed
at specific intervals. Thus, the operational safety of
the vessel (+fittings) is ensured from until the first
recurring inspection provided that the specified us-
age thresholds are complied with and nothing un-
foreseen occurs.
The periods for the recurring inspections are speci-
fied by the expert of the notified body (e.g. TÜV), by
the marine classification, its regulations and/or na-
tional or local provisions. The respective shortest
periods from the applicable regulations/provisions
apply for this.
As a rule an internal examination is carried out once
every 5 years and a pressure test once every 10
years. Additionally, an outer inspection should take
place every 2 years, usually on the pressure equip-
ment in operation. The recommended spare part
kits are available on request from NEUENHAUSER
KOMPRESSORENBAU GMBH!
The times may be set differently if there are particu-
larly aggressive media, strong corrosion, certain load
change numbers (“cycles to failure”) are reached or
there are other particular operating conditions and
experiences.
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IMPORTANT!
The prescribed inspection periods for the recurring
inspections must be observed and apply to the valve
head/fittings as well!
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Internal inspections must be supplemented or re-
placed by pressure tests or other suitable inspections
as well if the inner inspections cannot be performed
at the required scope. Pressure tests must be re-
placed by non-destructive tests when pressure tests
are not possible or not suitable due to the build or
operating mode of the pressure equipment.
If applicable, extension of the above period is possi-
ble as well where safety is ensured otherwise and this
has been specified by the independent third party.
The recurring tests are registered with the authorized
inspection body (e.g. TÜV)/the relevant marine classi-
fication and carried out by them.
The operator is responsible for adherence to the test
periods and arrangement and carrying out of the
tests. These test data must be recorded in the test
log and archived.
The pressure equipment also must only be used as
intended, after performance of the required inspec-
tions in time and successfully, i.e. when the corre-
sponding requirements have been met, and this has
been certified by an expert.
Additionally, we as the manufacturer recommend
replacing the pressure equipment after an operating
time of 25 years at most to bypass invisible risks
(such as ageing, material fatigue, tension crack cor-
rosions, etc.).
For further queries/questions please contact us:
Neuenhauser Kompressorenbau GmbH
Department: pressure equipment
Hans-Voshaar-Str. 5
D-49828 Neuenhaus
Germany
Tel.: +49 5941 604 - 0
Email: nk@neuenhauser.de
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